(a) whether the Government proposes to curtail its defence budget;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor including its
adverse impact on modernisation and requirements of the armed forces;
(c) the total expenditure on defence by the neighbouring countries
including China and Pakistan during each of the last three years including
the percentage of defence expenditure to the total expenditure;
(d) whether our defence expenditure has lagged behind other countries
of South and East Asia in the recent years and if so, the reasons
therefor; and
(e) the steps taken / being taken by the Government in the interest of
security of the country?